Flight of the Concorde (2)

On my quest to fit as many gigs into one period of my life as possible November 10^th lent itself to a trip to Brighton-Town in favour of the Mystery Jets.

My apparent knowledge (or lack thereof) of Brighton gig venues being long forgotten (hey, 14 was a long time ago, gimmieabreak, yea?) meant finding the venue was a mission in the cold but a story for another time perhaps.

To Concorde 2 we eventually arrived (note to self, always follow the scene kids – they know where to go) a tiny venue tucked away on the sea front. A fabulously quaint place, which had an expectant excitement quibbling through it.

The first support act was Tribes. A band I have heard a lot of noise about. Once I had initially gotten over the fact the lead singer held a large resemblance to Carl Barat (never a bad thing) I could see why I had heard a lot about this band. They had a really great sound and clearly one or two friends in the audience. Some lyrics were a tad, um, young (?, maybe) for my taste. Songs about a friend’s girlfriend etc. BUT the potential to be an awesome band, who really got the crowd going.

Next on were Is Tropical. With interesting fringe headbands(?) around their faces. However, despite the unique head attire, also another awesome band. Their sound was all too familiar, songs that I couldn’t (and still can’t) quite place, but I think that only added to their success. Different to Tribes and Mystery Jets and not really what I was expecting, which I think is why it worked so well.

An electro/dance/indie act (yea, I’m running with that!) Again they did an awesome job and really got the atmosphere pounding.

As a frenzied anticipation passed through the room, finally it was the turn of the Mystery Jets. Opening with Alice Springs they set to work on promoting their newest album Serotonin, which was extremely well received and possibly better known than they expected, the crowd instantly dancing around and singing along.

A few songs played from Twenty One, including Young Love and Hideaway and the boys were just as up for the evening as the audience were.

Will took the lead with their collaboration with The Count and Sinden, asking the crowd “Are you ready to dance?” and dance they did. As did the band themselves.

When Blaine announced “Here’s one you should all be able to sing along to” as they struck up the intro to Two Doors Down. Again another track eagerly lapped up by the crowd.

Not the first time I have seen these boys perform, but most definitely their best performance to date. They were extremely tight and together. It always feels when watching the Mystery Jets like you have just stumbled across them jamming in their parents garage. There is always an air of fun surrounding these boys, they always appear to have as much fun playing as the audience do watching.

Announced many a time that “You guys have made this a fucking awesome evening” from Kai and with that and a three-song encore, the evening was at an end. Even though they played the best parts of both Serotonin and Twenty One, the Mystery Jets have the ability to leave you wanting more.

These boys are most definitely destined for great things. But then I am horrendously biased.

(Photos of Mystery Jets and Tribes - Taken by Yours Truly)

On to the next.... Delta Maid and Seth Lakeman, Portsmouth Pyramids... to be continued...